Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 140:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 140:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 140:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, bad people are trying to trick and trap me, like hunters trying to catch an animal. It's a way to ask God for help and protection from those who might want to do harm.

Psalms 140:5: The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

This verse suggests that acknowledging God will make your path straight, which contradicts Psalms 140:5 as it speaks about the snares and traps laid by wicked people, implying a path filled with obstacles.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse talks about all things working together for good for those who love God, which contradicts the notion of being trapped and ensnared by evil as described in Psalms 140:5.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:18

This verse assures believers of rescue from every evil deed, which contradicts the vulnerability to snares and traps by the wicked mentioned in Psalms 140:5.

2 Timothy 4:18: And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve [me] unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:3

This verse promises deliverance from the snare of the fowler, directly contradicting the entrapment theme of Psalms 140:5.

Psalm 91:3: Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse declares that no weapon formed against you shall prosper, opposing the successful snares and traps indicated in Psalms 140:5.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
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